Arbaz Khan Saleem Khan Qureshi v. the State of Maharashtra Thr Pso., Ps Chimur, Tah Chimur, Dist. Chandrapur
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail application (Criminal Application [ABA] No. 150 of 2026, High Court of Bombay, Nagpur Bench, M.W. Chandwani, J., dated February 26, 2026); applicant Arbaz Khan Saleem Khan Qureshi apprehending arrest in Crime No. 419/2024, P.S. Chimur, Dist. Chandrapur; cattle transport in cruel manner, overloaded container, pilot Bolero vehicle; offences under Motor Vehicles Act 1988 S.184, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 SS.11(1)(d), 11(1)(e), Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act 1976 SS.5A, 9A, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 SS.109, 3(5); ad-interim protection granted; PR bond Rs. 25,000/- with one solvent surety; police station reporting every Tuesday and Friday for two weeks; no tampering with evidence; notice to State returnable 16.03.2026; advocates Mohd. N. Opai and H. N. Prabhu (APP).
What did the court decide?
Ad-interim protection granted pending further hearing (notice returnable 16.03.2026): in the event of arrest in Crime No. 419/2024, release on PR bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one solvent surety in the like amount; attendance at the concerned Police Station every Tuesday and Friday for two weeks (10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon) with cooperation in investigation; undertaking not to tamper with prosecution evidence or pressurize prosecution witnesses.